We accept infants and toddlers (<2 Yrs) from ages 3 months and up.
We follow the respectful RIE methods of “Educaring”, a relationship-based approach emphasizing trust in a baby’s innate abilities. We focus on slow, attentive caregiving where babies are active participants. We allow motor skills to develop on the child & natural timeline and we happily accommodate breastfeeding mothers.

• Based upon respect, the RIE approach helps raise authentic infants and toddlers who are competent, confident, curious, attentive, exploring, cooperative, secure, peaceful, focused, self-initiating, resourceful, involved, inner-directed, aware and interested.
• Infant and toddler needs are decidedly different from older children and change rapidly.  All children go through the same stages of growth, but at different rates.
• Infant and toddler activities include many sensory experiences. There is a huge focus on cognitive & physical development of young children, especially since they are closely related. Much time is spent on nurturing and bonding, activities that are vital to the healthy development of a very young child’s self-esteem and sense of security.
• Because we believe bonding is of the utmost importance in a young child’s first few years, we practice primary caregiving in our infant & toddler program. This means that each child will have an extra close relationship with one teacher, who will provide most of their daily care routines. In addition to bonding with caregivers, children’s relationships with their peers are also important. We provide special play areas, indoors and out, as they explore the surrounding world.

• The program offers:
  • A park-like setting with a covered patio and large trees for outside year-around activities
  • Daily observations shared with parents
  • Primary caregiving approach that supports bonding and attachment
  • A small group size so that modeling social behaviors for positive relationships with peers and caregivers are developed
  • Experienced caregivers who focus on the child, interacting in the process of the daily routine to allow each child to develop at their own pace
• Reference

https://rie.org/

🧸 Infant & Toddler Program

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